CLA-2-61:S:N:N3-I:356 877822
TARIFF NOS.: 6101.30.2010; 6110.30.3050
Mr. Allan H. Kamnitz
Sharretts, Paley, Carter & Blauvelt, P. C.
Sixty-seven Broad Street
New York, New York 10004
RE: The tariff classification of men's knit and woven garments
from Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. Kamnitz:
In your letter dated July 31, 1992, which was resubmitted on
August 31, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling, on
behalf of Polo/Ralph Lauren, for two styles of knit and woven
garments.
The first style will be imported under P.O. numbers 54661
and 53713. You indicate that the two P.O. numbers cover
identical merchandise. The sample submitted is a man's jacket
which is constructed from 100 percent polyester finely knit
fabric which is heavily napped on both surfaces, with 100 percent
nylon woven fabric overlays.
The garment features a full front, zippered opening; long
sleeves with elasticized cuffs which have a gusset and are
adjusted by a closure similar to the VELCRO brand hook and loop
fastener; a hood with an elasticized drawstring; slash pockets
with zippered closures; an embroidered patch on the left sleeve;
and an elasticized tunnel waistband.
The visible surface area of the garment consists of 62
percent knit fabric and 38 percent woven fabric. The knit
portions consist of the outer portion of the hood; the long
sleeves; and the lower half of the front and back panels. The
woven portions consist of the inner portion of the hood; the
upper half of the front and back panels; the elongated elbow
patches which reach to the cuff; and the elasticized cuffs and
gussets.
The second style will be imported under P.O. number 53712.
The sample submitted is a man's pullover garment which is con-
structed from 100 percent polyester finely knit fabric which is
heavily napped on both sides, and 100 percent nylon woven fabric.
The garment features a partial front opening with a zippered
closure which extends to the ends of a convertible collar; long
sleeves with elasticized cuffs which have a gusset and are
adjusted by a closure similar to the VELCRO brand hook and loop
fastener; side seam pockets; an embroidered patch on the left
chest; and a tunnel waistband with an elasticized drawstring
closure.
The visible surface area of the garment consists of 79
percent knit fabric and 21 percent woven fabric. The knit
portions consist of the lower two-thirds of the front and back
panels; the inside of the convertible collar; and the long
sleeves. The woven portions consist of the upper one-third of
the front and back panels; the outside of the convertible collar;
and the elasticized cuffs and gussets.
As requested, your samples will be returned.
The essential character of both garments is imparted by the
knit portions. Consequently, the subheading for the first
garment, which will be imported under P.O. numbers 54661 and
53713, will be 6101.30.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for: men's or boys'
overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-
jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, knitted or
crocheted, other than those of heading 6103: of man-made fibers:
other: other: men's. The duty rate will be 30 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for the second garment, which will
be imported under P.O. number 53712, will be 6110.30.3050,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats
(vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of man-made
fibers: other: other: other: other: other: men's or boys'. The
duty rate will be 34.2 percent ad valorem.
The first garment, imported under P.O. numbers 54661 and
53713, falls within textile category designation 634. The second
garment, imported under P.O. number 53712, falls within textile
category designation 638. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to visa re-
quirements.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since
part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes, to obtain the most current information available, we
suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status
Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal
issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for in-
spection at your local Customs office.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have already been filed, this ruling should be brought
to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport